Rockets Dominate Trail Blazers in Home Victory
Friday, November 14, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston)
Houston Rockets 140, Portland Trail Blazers 116, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets?
Houston Rockets beat Portland Trail Blazers 140-116 at Toyota Center (Houston) on November 14, 2025.
The Houston Rockets showcased their offensive prowess with a decisive 140-116 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at the Toyota Center. This win improves the Rockets' record to 9-3, while the Trail Blazers fall to 6-7. Houston's strong performance was underscored by their recent form, having won their last two games and boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten outings. They averaged 124.0 points scored while allowing 113.0 points during this stretch, indicating a solid offensive and defensive balance. In contrast, the Trail Blazers, despite their recent win against the New Orleans Pelicans, have had a mixed bag of results, going 6-4 in their last ten games with an average of 121.7 points scored and 119.2 points allowed.
At home, the Rockets have performed exceptionally well, holding a 3-1 record, while the Trail Blazers have struggled slightly on the road, also with a 3-3 record. This game was significant as it marked the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Rockets leading the series 2-1. Their previous encounter this season saw the Rockets triumph 125-103 in Portland, and they continued that trend with a commanding performance at home.
In terms of injuries, the Rockets had three players listed as day-to-day: Kevin Durant (ankle), Fred VanVleet (knee), and Steven Adams (ankle). The Trail Blazers also faced challenges, with Shaedon Sharpe ruled out due to a knee injury, while Ja Morant (elbow) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) were also day-to-day. The absence of key players could have impacted the Trail Blazers' performance, as they struggled to keep pace with the Rockets.
The market had favored the Rockets in this matchup, attributing them a strong win probability of 1.0, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. Conditions at the Toyota Center were conducive to a high-scoring game, and the Rockets capitalized on this by putting up 140 points, their highest total in recent games.
As the game unfolded, the Rockets maintained control throughout, with a particularly strong fourth quarter where they outscored the Trail Blazers. Notable scoring plays included Sidy Cissoko's driving layup and Duop Reath's three-point jumper, showcasing the Rockets' depth and versatility in scoring. The final score of 140-116 highlighted the Rockets' dominance and their ability to execute effectively at home.
Injury report
- Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
- Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
- Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
- Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
- Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
- Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Leaders
- PointsKevin Durant30Houston Rockets
- AssistsAlperen Sengun9Houston Rockets
- ReboundsSteven Adams11Houston Rockets
- PointsDeni Avdija22Portland Trail Blazers
- AssistsJrue Holiday6Portland Trail Blazers
- ReboundsDeni Avdija10Portland Trail Blazers
Recent form
Houston Rockets
Last 10: 7-3Streak W2124 scored · 113 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W135-112vs Washington WizardsNov 13
- W122-115at Milwaukee BucksNov 9
- L110-121at San Antonio SpursNov 8
- W124-109at Memphis GrizzliesNov 6
- W110-102vs Dallas MavericksNov 4
- W128-101at Boston CelticsNov 2
- W139-121at Toronto RaptorsOct 29
- W137-109vs Brooklyn NetsOct 28
- L111-115vs Detroit PistonsOct 25
- L124-125at Oklahoma City ThunderOct 21
Portland Trail Blazers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W1121.7 scored · 119.2 allowed per game3-3 away
- W125-117at New Orleans PelicansNov 13
- L112-115at Orlando MagicNov 11
- L131-136at Miami HeatNov 9
- W121-119vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 6
- L115-123vs Los Angeles LakersNov 4
- W109-107vs Denver NuggetsNov 1
- W136-134at Utah JazzOct 30
- W122-108at Los Angeles LakersOct 28
- L107-114at LA ClippersOct 27
- W139-119vs Golden State WarriorsOct 25
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
Box score
| Stat | Portland Trail Blazers | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 42-89 | 53-106 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 13-36 | 17-45 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 38 |
| Free throws | 19-27 | 17-20 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 85 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 29 |
| Assists | 18 | 26 |
| Steals | 4 | 16 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 30 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 54 | 56 |
| Fouls | 18 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 30 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter85-101Aaron Holiday makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
- 3rd Quarter88-101Deni Avdija makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jerami Grant assists)
- 3rd Quarter90-101Deni Avdija makes 16-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter91-101Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter91-103Steven Adams makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter91-104Amen Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter91-105Amen Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-107Steven Adams makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter91-110Kevin Durant makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aaron Holiday assists)
- 4th Quarter91-112Reed Sheppard makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter93-112Jerami Grant makes 8-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter93-115Reed Sheppard makes 27-foot three point jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
- 4th Quarter93-118Aaron Holiday makes 26-foot three point jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
- 4th Quarter95-118Deni Avdija makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter95-120Reed Sheppard makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter97-120Toumani Camara makes layup (Deni Avdija assists)
- 4th Quarter97-122Kevin Durant makes 8-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter99-122Shaedon Sharpe makes 4-foot two point shot (Deni Avdija assists)
- 4th Quarter99-124Kevin Durant makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter99-125Amen Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-126Amen Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-126Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-126Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-128Alperen Sengun makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter103-128Toumani Camara makes 2-foot two point shot (Jerami Grant assists)
- 4th Quarter103-130Amen Thompson makes 1-foot dunk (Jabari Smith Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter103-131Alperen Sengun makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter103-132Alperen Sengun makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter103-133Alperen Sengun makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter106-133Caleb Love makes 28-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter106-135Aaron Holiday makes 5-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter108-135Caleb Love makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter110-135Sidy Cissoko makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter111-135Rayan Rupert makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-136Aaron Holiday makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-136Sidy Cissoko makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter113-138Clint Capela makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter113-139Aaron Holiday makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-140Aaron Holiday makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter116-140Duop Reath makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sidy Cissoko assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Houston Rockets, below favours Portland Trail Blazers.
Venue
- Toyota Center (Houston)Houston, TX
- Attendance18055
- OfficialsTony Brothers, Sean Corbin, Evan Scott
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